Build early addition skills with this structured animal-themed math work system designed for autism and special education classrooms. Students practice adding objects using visual supports and predictable routines that promote independence during math centers and structured work time.

This resource follows the same routine used in the Animal Counting Work System series, helping students transition from counting to addition while working within a familiar structure.

The consistent format helps students focus on the math skill rather than learning new directions.

Skills Addressed

Students practice foundational early math skills including:

• Addition using visual models
• Counting objects to solve addition problems
• Selecting the correct answer from multiple choices
• One-to-one correspondence
• Number recognition to 10
• Visual discrimination
• Independent task completion

These skills support early number sense and beginning addition strategies.

Levels Included

This resource includes 3 differentiated levels:

Level 1: Addition within 5
Level 2: Addition within 10
Level 3: Addition within 10 mixed practice

Each level follows the same predictable routine, helping students build independence.

Each level includes:

• 1 File Folder Addition Activity
• 1 Adapted Book
• 1 Set of Task Cards (10 cards per level)
• Visual Work System Schedule
• Multiple choice number responses

Students follow a structured work routine:

File Folder → Adapted Book → Task Cards → Finished → Reinforcer/Break

The visual schedule helps students understand expectations and complete tasks independently.

Why Teachers will Love This Resource

• Designed for autism structured work systems (TEACCH)
• Supports independent work routines
• Easy to prep (print, laminate, add Velcro)
• Perfect for math centers, task boxes, or small group instruction
• Visual supports increase student independence and engagement

Part of the Animal Math Work System Series

This resource uses the same structure as the Animal Counting Work Systems, allowing teachers to build predictable routines across multiple math skills.

Pairs well with:

• Counting 1–10 Work System for Autism & SPED | File Folder, Task Cards, Animals
• Counting 11–20 Work System for Autism & SPED | File Folder, Task Cards, Animals
• Counting 1–20 Work System Bundle for SPED | File Folder, Task Cards, Animals

Using the same format across resources helps students develop confidence and independence during structured work time.